Australia Day 2020!


February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, held each year to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, to share the stories of real women affected by the disease, to highlight the risk factors for ovarian cancer and educate Australians on ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment. Ovarian cancer is a disease where some of the cells in one or both ovaries…
Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into communities. This week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. There are some fascinating statistics about Australia’s…
A new female GP has joined our team. She is passionate about the women health. She provides contraception counselling and services like IUD insertion and removal, Implanon insertion and removal, Ante natal and post natal care. In addition she does Skin checks, Emergency care, Chronic disease management, Mental health consultations, Health assessments, Immunisations etc etc. Contact Waitara Family Medical Practice at…
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday in January to raise awareness of a disease that many people believe to be extinct. A key goal of World Leprosy Day is to increase public understanding of Hansen’s disease and tackle the social stigma attached to this completely curable disease. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease,…
World Mental Health Day 2018 World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. “Half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14, but most cases go undetected and…
World Thyroid Day 2018 World Thyroid Day (WTD), May 25th, is dedicated to thyroid patients and to all who are committed to the study and treatment of thyroid diseases worldwide. Thyroid disease is a common problem that can cause symptoms because of over- or under-function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is an essential organ for producing thyroid hormones, which maintain…